'pretext' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'pretext' with 3 example sentences.
- pretext noun
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: something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
: an artful or simulated semblance
He did not come on the pretext of sickness.
He came to my house on the pretext of seeing me.
... reason? What you're looking for is a pretext, isn't it?